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Some instructors covering Holywood
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Andy
Hi, I'm Andy Morrow. I've been a DSA qualified driving instructor for over 20 years now, and I run The Driving Academy in Belfast. I focus on both th…
John
John Gribbon has over 25 years of experience teaching people to drive in Belfast. He is a DOE-approved ADI and an award-winning instructor. John has …
Paul
Hi, I'm Paul Catherwood. I've been a driving instructor for 22 years now, and I teach around the Hillsborough, Lisburn, Four Winds, Castlereagh and B…
Colm
Colm is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Belfast. He's part of McCluskey Driving Academy, a rapidly expanding driving school tha…
Maura
Maura McMahon is a friendly, experienced driving instructor based in Belfast. She's a fully qualified DSA Approved driving instructor and has been a …
Kim
Kim Colhoun runs Drive Techniques, an award winning independent driving school in Northern Ireland. He's a DOE Approved Driving Instructor who teache…
Lloyd
Lloyd Walker is the founder and owner of Lloyds School of Motoring, a commercial driver training company that has been running since 2008. Based in C…
David
David Craig is a very experienced driving instructor and a former Driving Examiner in Northern Ireland. He has over 10 years of experience as an inst…
Paul
Paul Scott runs Open Road Driving School in Belfast, and he's been helping people learn to drive for over eight years. He started the school himself …
Leslie
L Factor has helped over 400 students pass their driving test in the last five years. Based in Northern Ireland, he's known for being patient and rea…
Learning to Drive in Holywood
Learning to drive in Holywood feels like a short step from town to sea. Lessons often run along the A2 coast road and through Holywood High Street, which gives a mix of quiet streets and busier junctions. You will be practising close to Belfast Lough and you can get to Belfast test centres in under 30 minutes by car. Local pace is relaxed, but peak times bring heavier traffic toward the city.
Nearest Test Centre: Belfast (Boucher Road)
Belfast (Boucher Road) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 6.6 miles from Holywood. Expect a full practical test route that may include city traffic, bus lanes and roundabouts near Balmoral and central Belfast. Journeys to the centre take about 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic, so plan extra time for parking and paperwork. Book mock tests with your instructor on the same roads if they offer them.
Pass Rate Analysis
There is no local pass-rate figure available specifically for Holywood, so you cannot compare a town rate to the national average directly. The national average pass rate is 47.3, Data source: DVSA, data period: not provided. Nearby Stranraer shows a pass rate of 56.6, Data source: DVSA, data period: not provided, but that centre is 37 miles away and serves a different catchment. Male and female split data for Holywood are not available in the provided information.
Local Driving Tips
Start lessons early in the day to avoid rush-hour traffic into Belfast. Practice joining and leaving the A2, and get familiar with Holywood High Street where parking and narrow lanes crop up. Watch for cyclists and buses around the seafront by Belfast Lough, and be ready for gusty coastal winds when reversing or performing manoeuvres. Spend time on junctions that lead onto the A2 into Belfast, as those are commonly used on local test routes. Ask your instructor to take you from High Street onto the main roads to build confidence.
Choosing an Instructor in Holywood
Choose an instructor whose teaching style, transmission, location and availability suit you. We ask suitable instructors for their current lesson terms and show the exact price in the offer before you decide.
Getting Started
Apply for a provisional driving licence first, then book lessons with a local instructor to build practical skills. Study and book your theory test while taking lessons so you can sit the practical when ready. Practical tests are usually at Belfast (Boucher Road), about 6.6 miles away, so plan a few lessons that finish near that centre before your test date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last reviewed: February 2026
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